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GDS

GDS

9.9
Total savings in a country for one year
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Analysts noted that the GDS fell short of expectations, raising concerns about future economic growth.

Examples

  • The ratio of GDS to GNP rose to nearly 13 percent in 1965–69, reaching more than 20 percent by the 1970s.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The country's GDS increased significantly, indicating a stronger financial position over the past year.

  • High levels of GDS can lead to increased investment in public services and infrastructure.

Surface Forms

GDS singular
GDSs plural

Etymology

GDS stands for Gross Domestic Savings, with Gross meaning 'total', Domestic meaning 'inside the country', and Savings meaning 'money kept', so GDS is the total amount a country saves in a year.